Biological Technicians
Assist biological and medical scientists.
About the profession
Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
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Career Ladder
Junior Biological Technician → Associate Biological Technician → Senior Biological Technician → Lead Biological Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
80K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $36,970 - $47,810/year With equity/bonuses: $40,667 - $57,372 Top markets (SF/NYC): $42,516 - $57,372 Execute core tasks using Reading…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $25,879 - $43,029 Year 2-3: Junior level $47,810 - $55,718 Year 4-6: Mid level $55,718 - $60,410 Year 7-10: Senior level $60,410 - $72,965 Year 10+:…
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